World Knowledge

By: Alyssa, Kaleigh, and Delaney

World Knowledge

By: Alyssa, Kaleigh, and Delaney

Robin Williams (1951-2014)

Robin Williams was 63 years old when he died of committing suicide and he also could have died of a rare brain diesease.

Robin Williams commited suicide at the age of 63 ,the underlaying cause was a rare brain diesease called Lewy body Dimentia. Lewy Dimentia caused him to experience hallucinations and other symtoms like depression.

Lewy Dimentia occurs when clumps of a protein called alphasynuclein build up in someones body.They are also found in the brains of people with Parkinson's dieasease.

He died on August 11,2014 in Paradise Cay, CA . He was a famous actor who stared in the following movies; Mrs.Doubtfire,,Jumanji,Popeye,Flubber,Happy feet 2,and Aladdin.

He was involved with alot of charitable causes, like co-hosting,telethons,for comic relief.

Robin William's death was a very sad moment for family ,fans and friends of Robin William's.